Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Electric mixer (optional for cream cheese)
– Loaf pan
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Toothpick for testing
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Then, in another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Once that’s all blended smoothly, pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. This allows the bread to stay fluffy and soft! (See the next page below to continue steps…)